Drawn to Nature - Gilbert White and the Artists - Simon Martin

Drawn to Nature: Gilbert White and the Artists by Simon Martin, intro by David Attenborough / ISBN 9781869827755 / 192-page hardcover, 5.75 x 9.2 inches, illustrated throughtout / recently published by Pallant House (UK) *** The natural world as seen through the eyes of British artists including Eric Ravilious, Clare Leighton, and John Piper Since its publication in 1789, Gilbert White’s Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne has inspired generations of artists, writers and naturalists. From Thomas Bewick to Eric Ravilious and Clare Leighton, many artists' depictions of animals, birds and wildlife have illustrated White’s celebrated book, together providing a microcosm of natural history illustration from the eighteenth century until today. In Drawn to Nature, Simon Martin has gathered joyful and beautiful images of the extraordinary array of wildlife described by White, providing an insight into the continuing appeal and relevance of the Natural History. This fascinating acco